Independent music labels may pride themselves on their rebellious and
left-field ethos, but they could soon be tempted to tap a new government
fund designed to help sell their songs overseas.

The Government has set up the Music Export Growth Scheme to boost exports and
strengthen smaller labels. The £3 million fund will be administered by UK
Trade & Investment alongside the BPI, the British music industry’s trade
body, with a view to boosting exports and strengthening smaller labels.

Grants of between £5,000 and £50,000 will be available for labels to help
break artists overseas or even promote a specific